The Nigerian government has approved the release of emergency preparedness funds to states across the country as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's readiness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other emerging public health threats. The approval, announced in a statement signed by Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations, Ado Bako and released on Saturday, authorises the disbursement of State Outbreak Investigation and Response Funds (S-OIRF) to support outbreak preparedness and response activities nationwide.

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The Nigerian government has approved the release of emergency preparedness funds to states across the country as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's readiness against Ebola…

He added that the approval complemented broader federal government efforts to strengthen national preparedness and response capacities.